but this is what the budget plan mitt romney supports actually does. more huge tax breaks skewed to the wealthy. while cutting nearly eight hundred billion from medicaid... even though middle-class families rely on medicaid to help loved ones cover nursg-home care. and it helps parents support children with disabilities. if mitt romney really "cares," wouldn't we see it in his priorities? hd, this is abc 7 news at noon, on your side, >> a pedestrian has been hit and theed by a car in d.c. in 500 block of sixth street nw. the driver of the car may have had a medical emergency. investigators still working to gather more details. today marked the one-year of the occupy dc movement. demonstrators marking the marching against greed.te

it's causing traffic problems in the district. carter is live in north washington with details on today's protest. >> there were few delays and disruptions for drivers getting downtown as they were through the streets of d.c. at freedom plaza now they are for another event .morning's march with signs in their hands and message, occupy protesters marched through the capital, marking a one- .ear anniversary >> a lot of people think occupy e. all don but it's far from over. they're protesting big money in politics. >> we will not stop. >> the groups targeted lobbying , trying to storm some buildings, pushed back by .olice >> we need to get to the root cause of the problems >> .

events.e in a series of the protesters lived in mcpherson square for months park police moved in out whilethem enforcing a ban on camping. this man was one of those, now message.ontinue the >> the majority of the american does not openll fact their country has been stolen from them. the group stopped on upnsylvania avenue, setting police.standoff with >> this is in your third and final warning >> . when applebee's gives a third warning, all the protesters the streets and back onto the sidewalk. nor arrests were made. they are at freedom plaza and planning another event this afternoon. meeting back here at plaza at 7:00. tonight. brianne carter reporting. >> thanks so much. in has been 10 years since the attacks rattle our region.

now lee boyd malvo, one of the convicted, is sharing his shootings. the i was a monster. if you look up the definition, what a monster is. thief. i stole people's lives. is locked away in virginia the red onion prison. one of the first victims is attacks.out on the >> i do believe he is a person today than 10 years ago. i don't think he should be let jail and he still did it and is responsible for its. malvo rob and shot that man as he sat in his car in september of 2002. just left his restaurant in clinton. suicide bombers killed 14 including a americans in afghanistan. e were soldiers serving nato-led international

security assistance course. civilians and an afghan interpreter also died. was driving a motorcycle loaded with explosives and rammed it into the side of a military vehicle on patrol. accused ofman killing a new york school expected innt is court today. anthony taglianetti was arrested shenandoah county on friday. in a prince william courtroom for an hearing just moments ago. he is charged with killing keith outside his new york home last month. wifeuspect's estranged reportedly having an affair with him. not comment on the reports when she spoke with us. we will have more tonight at news.n abc 7 a new hearing date has been set shooting accused of at the family research council in downtown d.c. floyd corkins ii pleaded not guilty and was found competent to stand trial. he was expected in court today. on october 26.

the remains in jail. prosecutors say they walked into the conservative lobbying group august, whereg in security guard in the arm. , he said he did like the group's politics. the supreme court is back in from a after returning three-month break. the court will consider taking marriage,ues of gay voter id laws, and abortion. the justices also are considering a case this month involves the university of texas and the use of affirmative admissions.llege in maryland, several new laws today.ing effect under eight have to sit seats unlessty least 4 foot 9 inches tall. mopeds and motor scooters will have to be titled and get a decal. employers cannot ask employees -- or applicants

for usernames or passwords. convicted of a violent crime cannot own a gun. in alexandria, the genon power good.is closing for it's taking with it more than 100 jobs. say the closing d not come soon enough. john gonzalez explains how this decision will impact the community. >> 16th thousand tons of sulfur dioxide, 242 tons of carbon monoxide. >> congressman jim moran is stating the different toxins from the power plant. >> there were problems here for community. >> the largest source of air pollution in the d.c. area for decades. neighbors claim the ash has put the health of thousands in danger. many people have suffered from the health

effects. helde residents independent investigations and brought evidence to city leaders of potential health risks. >> we had to keep pushing. science is the basis of everything. the 482 megawatt coal-fired facility owners say that the today is lesse about pollution control and more change in price for gas.al what happens now with this prime waterfront property currently owned by pepco -- >> it's an opportunity to have something exciting to happen in of mixed use development. now 15th thousand tons of begins. 15,000 tons. most of the employees have been or retired.

six are still looking for work. >> jacqui jeras has a look at forecast. >> we started out really foggy northwest of the metro area this morning. here's an awesome time lapse i from oakdaleyou ijamsville.in look at the that shallow layer to awhich gave way beautiful sunny conditions. we goill change as throughout the day. clouds mostly on the increase. inyou can see them pushing from the south. that will bring a chance of rain. heavy rain across the tennessee river valley as well as parts of south.p that system will be with us the couple days. if you are traveling today, memphis, raleigh, charlotte, all of the leas. newark, if you are flying into airport, the average delay is around 40 minutes. partly sunny and 68 degrees by

today for us. 62 degrees by 11:00 tonight. more chances of rain in the seven-day forecast. back to you. >> thank you. today on the campaign trail, obama and gopck challenger mitt romney preparing presidentialst this wednesday in colorado. obama has been with of his top advisers in nevada. meantime, romney spent most of working with his debate team in massachusetts. denver today for a rally and corp.. still to come -- >> fall is the worst. in terms of running nose and burning, postnasal drip, hoarseness.d >> she's not alone. what autumn might be especially tough for allergy

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worst things i've ever done. >> a publicist for maria shriver no comment.e has arnold schwarzenegger is book and his new too many americans are struggling to find work in today's economy. too many of those who are working are living paycheck to paycheck trying to make falling incomes meet rising prices for food and gas. more americans are living in poverty than when president obama took office and fifteen million more are on food stamps. president obama and i both care about poor and middle-class families. the difference is my policies will make things better for them. we shouldn't measure compassion by how many people are on welfare. we should measure compassion by how many people are able to get off welfare and get a good paying job. my plan will create twelve million new jobs over the next four years helping lift families out of poverty

and strengthening the middle-class. i'm mitt romney and i approve this message because we can't afford another four years like the last four years. ♪

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climates. they held a great pumpkin the weekend, featuring more than 2000 pumpkins in all shapes and .izes plenty of fall-flavored drinks and brunch items. jacqui jeras was saying she for some hot apple cider, this morning. >> in the fall i have to bake cider.d drink >> don't forget about me. bring a little for me. how's the weather today? it looks great. the rain will hold off until tonight, i think. partly sunny skies, 72 degrees. warming up for the middle of the week. we will be daunting terrain on and off. >> looks pretty good. thanks for joining us. we will see you for "good morning washington tomorrow at 4:30. watch abc 7 news at 5:00. have a good one. i'm barack obama and i approved this message.

[ mitt romney ] there are 47% of the people who will vote for the president no matter what... whare dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe that government has a responsibility to care for them, who believe that they are entitled to health care, to f td, to housing, to you-name-it... and they will vote for this president no matter what... and so my job is not to rry about those people. i'll never convince them they shohould take personal responsibility and care for their lives.